A staff sergeant checks Senior Airman Marcos Diaz’s, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, weapon before allowing him to enter the tent after a patrol during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Airman Michael Bautista, of the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, guards the Charlie flight tent during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Staff Sgt. Cedric Brown, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, checks outside of the tent after a simulated attack during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Tech. Sgt. Adrian Hall, of the 96th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, ensures there is no round in the chamber of his weapon before entering the tent during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Airman 1st Class Cody Hamilton, of the 96th Communications Squadron, consults his Airman’s manual during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Senior Airman Rosalyn Urias, of the 96th Force Support Squadron, patrols her sector as part of the post attack reconnaissance team during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Airman 1st Class DeMichael Overstreet, of the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, patrols his sector through a sudden rainstorm during the Phase II exercise Aug. 10 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
Senior Airman Shawna Sowell, of the 96th Medical Support Squadron, stands by her post guarding the tent during the Phase II exercise Aug. 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 100 Airmen braved black flag conditions (and rain) in chemical gear and gas masks to execute self-aid and buddy care, security and chemical attack avoidance missions. The Phase II was part of a large week-long Operational Readiness Exercise on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)